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Medal commemorating the blockade of Cuba, 1898
Medal commemorating the blockade of Cuba, 1898. Obverse: Within a cabled border on both sides, view of Havana harbour in distance, American battleships in foreground. Legend: 'RECUERDO DEL BLOQUEO DE LA ISLA DE CUBA'; '21 DE ABRIL AL 12 DE AGOSTO' (Memorial of the blockade of the Island of Cuba 21 April to 12 August). Reverse: Liberty, her right hand resting on a shield, standing; a group of women seated and four children below. Legend: 'AYUNTAMIENTO DE LA HABANA AÑO 1898' (Annexation of Havana in the year 1898). Fitted with a ring.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2590 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Places: | United States of America |
| Events: | Spanish–American War: Blockade of Cuba, 1898 |
| Date made: | 1948 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 35 mm |